Disarmament conference urged as world hope for peace
In February 1932 a great international conference on world disarmament is urged. The piece argues wars arise despite treaties and leagues, condemns arms races, and calls on nations including the United States France Italy Britain and Soviet Russia to pursue disarmament to prevent future wars. It stresses individual effort toward a successful conference and a new era of peace.
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James Branch Cabell
France
Duc de Puysange
Ryswick
America
League of Nations
League
Locarno
Soviet Russia
United States
Europe
Italy
Great Britain
Canadian Bulb Growth Shrinks Holland Hold on Market
British Columbia reports significant expansion in bulb farming on Vancouver Island and the Fraser Valley. Narcissi 84 acres yield 9,989,900 bulbs, early tulips 7 acres 628,550, Darwin tulips 22 acres 1,924,350, gladioli 58 acres 5,899,500, iris 8 acres 800,000, others about 500,000 bulbs. BC bulb quality rivaling imported stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Canada
Vacouver Island
Fraser Valley
British Columbia
Neuritis relief claim with Kruschen salts cure
A testimonial claims three months off work for neuritis and sciatica after using Kruschen Salts. The speaker reports pain relief, resumed work, and ongoing health, attributing benefits to the product and describing impurities in the blood as the root cause.
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S. B
Modern Newspaper Service Distinguishes Its Global Effort
The Brantford Expositor praises the modern newspaper for its vast global news gathering network and substantial expenditures on equipment and services. It notes the high costs to publish quickly and deliver reliable dispatches to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Accuracy
Dispatch
Brantford Expositor
Guarding Marriage Rites Archbishop calls clergy to stricter marriage rules
The Archbishop of Canterbury warned against laxity in Church of England marriages and told clergy to ensure couples answer key questions before banns. He insisted ministers should not bless a marriage where a previous spouse is alive after divorce and not baptised individuals should not marry.
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Archbishop of
Canterbury
Church of England
Dominion Checker Tournament Opens in Regina
The Canadian Checker Association hosts the Annual Dominion Checker Tournament in Regina Saskatchewan beginning February 8 1932. A cordial invitation is extended to all interested. Further particulars may be obtained from J E Watson at 974 Athol St Regina.
How Many Policemen's Feet Make Scotland Yard
A playful classroom exchange prompts the question about long measure and a joke about Scotland Yard. The humorous note contrasts a school lesson with a boy’s curiosity, reflecting a light moment in a period newspaper blurb.
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Jimmy Jones
Scotland Yard
Russian Ear Specialist Leaves Leningrad For McGill Research
Dr La A Andreef of Leningrad received permission from the Soviet Government to travel to Montreal to join McGill University and work with Profs John Tait Boris Bapkin and J B Collip on deafness research. He sailed from Bremen and will arrive soon, having assisted Pavlov in Russia.
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la. A. Andreef
Leningrad
Russia
McGill University
Montreal
John Tait
Boris B. Bapkin
J. B. Collip
Andrees
Bremen
Germany
McGill
Pavlov
Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills Praise From Nova Scotia User
Mr. Fred J. Chase of Thomson Station, N S, reports rapid relief after using Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills. He says his heart slowed from rapid beats and sharp chest pains, and his nerves improved after two boxes. He claims he gained fourteen pounds and feels well. Available at drugstores or by mail from The T Milburn Ltd Toronto.
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Fred J. Chase
Thomson Station
N.S. Wotes
Mulburn
Milburn
Asthma Remedy Offered by Dr Kelloge Warns of Worsening Attacks
The ad urges not to wait for asthma to fade on its own and claims early use of Dr J D Kelloge's Asthma Remedy prevents progression to chronic illness and reduces severe suffering hours.
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J. D. Kelloge
World condolence note from Dayton firm to Napier plant
A New Zealand earthquake scene receives global sympathy with a light hearted reply from a Dayton Ohio soap company. The note said We are certainly sorry to learn that your plant and buildings have been destroyed by the elephants.
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New Zealand
Dayton
Ohio
Napier
Glasgow hosts near 250 exhibits at ideal home show
Nearly 250 exhibits were displayed at this year’s ideal home exhibition in Glasgow Scotland. Organizers highlighted new kitchen designs energy efficient appliances and stylish living spaces attracting home owners and design enthusiasts from across the region.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Directors chosen for Canadian Aberdeen Angus Association 1932
F W Crawford of Winnipeg announced the mail vote results. Ontario and eastern provinces select John A Brown Forrest and T A Edwards Watford. Manitoba picks Harry Leader Burnside and James Turner Carroll. Saskatchewan names W J F Warren Beibeck and W D Lyon Deveron. Alberta and British Columbia elect E W Jones Calgary S J Henderson Lacombe and R R Buchanan Pincher Creek. President and vice president to be elected at first meeting of the new directorate.
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Aberdeen- Angus Association
F. W. Crawford
Winnipeg
Ontario
John A. Brown
Forrest
Ont
T. A. Edwards
Watford
Manitoba
Harry Leader
Burnside
James Turner
Carroll
Saskatchewan
W. J. F. Warren
Beibeck
W. D. Lyon
Deveron
Alberta
British Columbia
E. W. Jones
Fewer British Vessels Dock at Montreal in 1931
The port warden reports fewer ships entering Montreal in 1931 with 508 British vessels, down 68 from 1930. Captain C. R. Brown notes global trade weakness, as overseas arrivals fell by 19 vessels or 332,556 tons. Total vessels from all registries reached 796, with 3,395,293 tons.
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Montreal
C. R. Brown
Betty Barclay Tasty Dishes For The Week
Betty Barclay shares simple economical recipes to brighten moods with two dishes. Mix dry ingredients add milk and orange juice, cook in a double boiler until thickened, stir in butter, pour into molds and cool. Serve with milk or cream.
Orange Canape Assembly and Garnish
Peel and slice oranges into one third inch pieces and arrange on lettuce. Top each serving with a single large slice or two small slices. Sprinkle with minced celery and serve with French dressing. Garnish with stuffed olive slices or narrow pimiento strips if desired.
Persian Balm Promises Youthful Complexion and Soft Hands
An advertisement extols Persian Balm as a true elixir of youth that refreshes and rejuvenates the skin. It claims to soften, beautify, whiten hands, and soothe dry or irritated skin while preserving a delicate fragrance and offering subtle distinction for discerning women.
Grain Raising on Indian Reserves in Prairie Provinces
Indians in the three Prairie Provinces of Canada had about 112000 acres under cultivation in 1930. Department of Indian Affairs records show spring sowing of 38156 acres to wheat 24759 to oats 5442 to barley 2918 to rye and hundreds of acres in gardens. They summer-followed about 32273 acres.
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Prairie Provinces
Canada
Department of Indian Affairs
Too Many Middlemen Hit Canadian Trade
The Toronto Globe comments that US buyers are disrespectful to the Canadian dollar and questions why US firms import raw materials through overseas agencies. It argues there are too many middlemen taking a cut before the final consumer, and that the minister of trade and commerce is pursuing the right plan to curb this.
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United States
Douglas' Egyptian Liniment Brings Instant Bleeding Stop
An early 20th century patent medicine ad touts Douglas' Egyptian Liniment as quick and certain for stopping bleeding and cauterizing wounds. It claims prevention of blood poisoning and relief for muscular rheumatism.
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Douglas
Eskimo Knife Craft From Native Copper Precedes White Contact
The article notes that before European contact Eskimo knives were fashioned from native copper. It highlights indigenous metalworking skills and the use of readily available local resources in ancient toolmaking.
Evening School Plumbers Course Fails Attendance
After the first lesson, the evening school’s new plumbing course saw the class forget to attend, leaving instructors to note the skipped session and plan make up work.
Medical Expert Dies Martyr to His Science
Dr. H. M. Vango a 36 year old professor of medical jurisprudence and assistant pathologist at the University of Alberta died December 29 1931 from blood poisoning after a minor thumb injury during post mortem work He had been investigating the murder of farmer H C Larsen at Consort when he fell ill He was born in London England and graduated from the University of Alberta
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H. M. Vango
University of Alberta
H. C. Larsen
Farmer
Consort
London
England
Short Paid Letters Mark Christmas Rush Across Border
Toronto reports show 725000 letters from the United States arrived short paid, prompting Ottawa to ask Washington to publicize the three cent rate for mailing from the U S to Canada. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil praised as a trusted lubricant reducing muscle soreness and aiding athletes.
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United States
Toronto
Ottawa
Washington Postal Administration
Canada
Thomas
Recall Brings 1000 GM of Canada Workers Back in December
The Oshawa plant recalls about 1,000 employees to work during December as improved business conditions restore payrolls toward normal levels at General Motors of Canada.
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Oshawa
General Motors of Canada, Ltd
Queer fish found by Siam expedition
An exploring expedition in Siam encountered unusual fish that can climb canal banks with their tails and fins. They also travel on land at a pace comparable to a man walking slowly.
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Siam
Question: Why do big hearts and big pockets seldom travel together
The saying notes that generosity and wealth rarely align in travel. It implies fear of loss, risk aversion, and prioritizing personal comfort over adventures. It reflects social tension between compassion and money.
Whiskey trusts restrict output but input remains unlimited
A statement notes that while whiskey trusts can control production or distribution output, they cannot curb the influx of raw materials or information entering the system. The observation highlights limits of control in financial and regulatory schemes.
Practical Stock Raising Short Course Proposed on Dominion Farms
Hon. Robert Weir, Federal Minister of Agriculture, forecasts a new type of short course stock raising school. Conducted with Dominion experimental farms, the program would train farm boys in winter at the farms, emphasizing practical stock breeding and the value of good foundation stock.
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Dominion Experimental Farms
Robert Weir
Educating Canada's Indians in 1930 school system
The Department of Indian Affairs reports 250 Indian education centres in Canada for 1930, including 78 residential and 272 day schools. Total enrolment reached 15,743 with an average daily attendance of 11,579 across institutions.
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Canada
Department of Indian Affairs
Wheat yield near Edmonton reaches 75 bushels per acre
A small field near Edmonton Alberta produced a harvest of 75 bushels of Garnet wheat per acre, signaling strong yields for the region. The report notes the exceptional grain quality and potential for local farmers to adopt similar practices.
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Edmonton
Alberta
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